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NBA YoungBoy Never Broke Again has been named Best Rapper Alive for 2025 BY Complex, capping off a remarkable year of artistic and career milestones. The recognition highlights a year in which YoungBoy overcame legal hurdles, dominated charts, and solidified his place at the top of hip-hop.
A pivotal moment in YoungBoy’s year came when he received a presidential pardon, clearing the way for his first major national headlining tour. The pardon lifted legal restrictions and allowed him to hit the road with his Make America Slime Again (MASA) Tour, a 2025 arena run that marked his comeback to live performance after several years.
On the music front, YoungBoy released his album MASA, which charted inside the top 10, further showcasing his prolific output and connection with fans. The project’s standout single “Shot Callin” became one of the biggest rap songs of the year, gaining widespread attention and millions of streams across platforms.
With those achievements—and a year that blended commercial success, artistic growth, and cultural impact—YoungBoy’s Best Rapper Alive honor reflects both his resilience and his work ethic. Fans and critics alike have recognized 2025 as one of the most defining chapters of his career to date.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again is our Best Rapper Alive for 2025 👑
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) January 20, 2026
A presidential pardon that paved the way for a national headlining tour, a top-10 charting album in ‘MASA,’ and one of the biggest rap singles of 2025, “Shot Callin,” NBA YoungBoy’s 2025 was nothing short of… pic.twitter.com/P4HlbgAu0j
